Transmission devices for motor vehicles
AssigneeSociete Anonyme Automobiles Citroen
InventorAlbert Grosseau
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Abstract
A transmission device for a vehicle comprises a common linearly movable selector rod for selecting the drive mode of the transmission and for actuating a parking brake. The driving mode is determined by a rack formed on the rod and engageable with a pinion, and the parking brake is actuated by means of a lever controlled by a cam carried by the rod.
Claims13
In a transmission device for a motor vehicle, means for providing a reverse drive condition of the transmission device, means for immobilizing the vehicle when the vehicle is stationary, first actuating means for actuating the reverse drive means, second actuating means for actuating the immobilizing means, and means for controlling the first and second actuating means, the control means comprising a manually actuated, slidable, selector rod, a rack, and first stop means, the rack and first stop means being movable with the selector rod, the first actuating means comprising a pinion arranged to engage the rack, and the second actuating means comprising a cam and second stop means connected to the cam, the cam being movable in at least one direction by the rod during a part of its displacement, by cooperation between the first and second stop means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.